"No Excuses" - Luke 14:15-24 - May 24, 2026 - Pastor Scotty Brown

"The Unjust Doer" - Luke 16:1-18 - Jul 5, 2026 - Pastor Scotty Brown

In Luke 16:1-18, Jesus shares the challenging parable of the unjust steward to teach a profound lesson on spiritual investment and eternal priorities. Pastor Scotty Brown explores how this manager, facing termination, shrewdly used his temporary resources to secure his future. Believers are called to be even wiser, using the unrighteous mammon of this world to further God's kingdom and impact eternity. The message confronts our cultural obsession with wealth, reminding us that money is a helpful servant but a terrible master. Listeners are challenged to evaluate their faithfulness in the little things, live with an eternal perspective, and remember that our lives and resources belong entirely to a God who cannot be served alongside money. Key Scripture References * John 21:25 - The vastness of Jesus' ministry * Luke 16:1-18 - The parable of the unjust steward * Numbers 32:23 - Be sure your sin will find you out * Hebrews 4:13 - All things are open to God * 2 Thessalonians 3:10 - If you do not work, you shall not eat * 1 Timothy 6:9-11 - The love of money as a root of evil * Psalm 49:16-17 - Earthly glory does not descend to the grave * Daniel 5:23 - God holds our breath and owns our ways * 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 - You are not your own; bought with a price * James 5:1-3 - Warning to the rich who heap up treasure * Joshua 7:1-26 - Achan's theft and the cost of covetousness * Malachi 3:10 - Bringing the tithes and testing God https://outwestbible.church https://www.facebook.com/outwestbiblechurchif

"The Heart of a Father" - Luke 15:11-32 - Jun 21, 2026 - Pastor Scotty Brown

Drawing from the parable of the prodigal son, Pastor Scotty Brown shares a special Father's Day message on the profound calling of earthly fathers. While no human father is perfect, we can look to our Heavenly Father as the ultimate model of grace, discipline, and mercy. Pastor Scotty outlines four essential actions for fathers building a lasting legacy: * Love unconditionally * Confess when you fall short * Share God's Word and lovingly discipline * Have your children's attention Believers are encouraged to seek God's forgiveness, walk humbly, and model a genuine faith for the next generation to follow. Whether you are leading a family or seeking the Lord for the first time, find comfort in a perfect Father who rejoices over you with singing. Key Scripture References * Luke 15:11-32 - The parable of the prodigal son * Isaiah 1:18 - Come and let us reason together * Psalm 103:13 - A father pities his children * 1 John 3:1 - Called the children of God * Proverbs 17:6 - The glory of children is their father * 1 John 1:9 - Confessing our sins to God * Proverbs 28:13 - Forsaking sin to find mercy * Hebrews 12:5-11 - The chastening of the Lord * Ephesians 6:4 - Bringing children up in the Lord * Deuteronomy 4:9 - Teaching children and grandchildren * Deuteronomy 11:19 - Speaking of God's word in the home * Isaiah 5:26 - Whistling for His children * Jude 1:20-25 - Keeping yourselves in the love of God * Zephaniah 3:17 - God rejoices over us with singing * Psalm 91:14-15 - God delivers those who love Him https://outwestbible.church https://www.facebook.com/outwestbiblechurchif

"Lost and Found" - Luke 15:1-10 - Jun 7, 2026 - Pastor Scotty Brown

In Luke 15:1-10, Jesus responds to the complaints of religious leaders by sharing the parables of the lost sheep and the lost coin, revealing God's relentless pursuit of those who have gone astray. Pastor Scotty Brown explores how Jesus welcomed the broken and sinful, demonstrating that the Good Shepherd desires to seek and restore us. The message highlights four phases seen in these parables: * A loss * A search * A recovery * A celebration We are encouraged to stop wandering, surrender to the Shepherd's leading, and rejoice in the truth that heaven celebrates when one sinner repents. We bear the image of our Creator, and He loves to seek us out. Key Scripture References * Luke 15:1-10 - The lost sheep and the lost coin * Matthew 18:12 - The sheep that went astray * Isaiah 53:6 - All we like sheep have gone astray * 1 Peter 2:25 - Returning to the Shepherd of our souls * Ezekiel 34:11-14 - The Lord seeking out His scattered flock * Colossians 1:9-14 - Delivered from the power of darkness * Colossians 3:10 - Renewed according to the image of Him who created him * 1 John 3:1-2 - Called the children of God * Psalm 23:1-6 - The Lord is my shepherd https://outwestbible.church [https://outwestbible.church/] https://www.facebook.com/outwestbiblechurchif [https://www.facebook.com/outwestbiblechurchif]

"Discipleship, Not an Easy Task" - Luke 14:25-35 - Jun 4, 2026 - Pastor Scotty Brown

In Luke 14:25-35, Jesus challenges the crowds with the hard truth that following Him is costly. Pastor Scotty Brown unpacks these difficult sayings, explaining that while salvation is freely offered, true discipleship demands absolute surrender. Through the parables of the builder, the king preparing for battle, and salt losing its flavor, we are called to honestly evaluate our commitment to Christ. The message highlights the requirements of a true disciple: * Prioritizing Jesus above all earthly relationships * Taking up our cross daily to die to self * Yielding completely to His preeminence and authority Believers are encouraged to count the cost, set their face like flint toward Jesus, and trust God's supernatural power to help them finish the race faithfully. Key Scripture References * Luke 14:25-35 - Counting the cost of discipleship * Philippians 2:12-13 - Working out your own salvation * Proverbs 3:5-6 - Trusting the Lord completely * Colossians 1:17-19 - Christ having the preeminence in all things * Luke 9:23 - Taking up the cross daily * Isaiah 50:7 - Setting your face like flint * Exodus 14:14 - The Lord fighting for you * Matthew 5:13 - Being the salt of the earth * Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 - Fearing God and keeping His commandments * Philippians 1:6 - God completing His good work https://outwestbible.church https://www.facebook.com/outwestbiblechurchif

"No Excuses" - Luke 14:15-24 - May 24, 2026 - Pastor Scotty Brown

In Luke 14:15-24, Jesus tells the parable of a great banquet where those invited refuse to attend, offering shallow excuses rooted in pride and misplaced priorities. Pastor Scotty Brown unpacks this powerful warning, revealing how easily the cares of this life - possessions, business, and even relationships - can distract us from God's ultimate invitation to the marriage supper of the Lamb. With sobering reminders of life's brevity, the message challenges believers to examine their hearts and priorities. Are you prioritizing earthly things over eternal life? Listeners are encouraged to drop their excuses, accept God's gracious invitation, and urgently compel others to come to the table while there is still room. KEY SCRIPTURE REFERENCES * Luke 14:12-15 - The resurrection of the just and eating bread in the kingdom * Matthew 22:2-5 - A king arranges a marriage for his son * Revelation 19:9-10 - Blessed are those called to the marriage supper of the Lamb * Luke 14:16-20 - The great supper and making excuses * Luke 12:15 - Guard against all kinds of greed * Daniel 4:29-33 - Nebuchadnezzar humbled for his arrogant pride * John 14:6 - Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life * Proverbs 3:5-6 - Trust in the Lord with all your heart * Luke 14:21-22 - Bringing in the poor, maimed, lame, and blind * 1 John 2:2 - Jesus is the sacrifice for the sins of the whole world * Revelation 22:17 - The Spirit and the bride say come * Isaiah 1:18-20 - Come let us reason together * Luke 14:23-24 - Compel them to come in that the house may be filled * 2 Peter 3:9 - God is not willing that any should perish * 2 Corinthians 6:2 - Today is the day of salvation * Romans 1:20 - Humanity is without excuse from creation * Ecclesiastes 3:11 - God has put eternity in our hearts https://outwestbible.church https://www.facebook.com/outwestbiblechurchif